Speech and Language Pathologist - Language Specialist

Eagle Hill School, a life changing experience, offers children with language-based learning disabilities the opportunity to grow into capable, resourceful students with the self-confidence and character necessary to meet the challenges they will face as life-long learners. 

Job Title: Language Specialist (Speech and Language Pathologist)

Work Year - 10 Months

Purpose: The Language Specialist (Speech and Language Pathologist) plays an integral role in the instructional program by working with students, providing high-quality language therapy that meets the needs of each child on their caseload.  Close collaboration with colleagues ensures that the ‘team’ approach vital to each child’s success at Eagle Hill is supported.  The school mission, philosophy, and culture are grounded in a belief in the worth of every individual and the importance of treating all with respect and support, and the Language Specialist is expected to embrace this collaborative viewpoint through his/her daily interaction with all members of the Eagle Hill community.

Reports to: Director of Integrated Services

Key Responsibilities:

Therapy Responsibilities:

• Provide therapy to students assigned to the caseload. The Language Specialist is responsible for providing therapy during the academic day and is available for consultation with classroom teachers, advisors, or other members of the Eagle Hill community 
• Complete formal language screenings and reports for prospective students Participate in morning staff and other meetings to provide information on individual students and assess student progress with the child’s entire educational team.
• Participate in CSE and PPT meetings as requested.
• Communicate student performance by completing academic reports and participating in Parent Conferencing.

Other Professional Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff development provided by the school, assist the Language Services department in developing and presenting In Service training sessions, and seek additional professional growth activities (courses, conferences, presentations) offered in other professional settings. 
• Develop annual goals. These goals can be ones the Language Specialist sets on his/her own and/or through use of the goals provided in the written evaluation prepared by the Head of School, Director of Education and advisory team.
• Prioritize job expectations effectively by managing professional time and setting professional goals.
• Perform assigned duties.  These can include varied recess and daily duties, snow day coverage, and weekend dormitory duty. 
• Assume additional responsibilities assigned including, but not limited to, attendance at school events or educational events. 
• Punctually complete all assigned paperwork and respond to requests for information, either digitally or in ‘hard copy’ format.

Expected Credentials:

• It is expected that all Language Specialists will have a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, or similar area of study, will have ASHA certification as a CCC-SLP, and will hold a Connecticut license as a Speech and Language Pathologist from the Department of Health.

About Eagle Hill School

Eagle Hill School’s mission, philosophy, and culture are grounded in a belief in the worth of every individual and the importance of treating all with respect and support. The Language Specialist is expected to embrace this collaborative viewpoint through daily interaction with all members of the Eagle Hill Community. 

Research shows that underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Eagle Hill School believes that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications, and we look forward to your application. 

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 

Eagle Hill School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by state or federal law in its employment, admissions practices, vocational opportunities or access to and treatment in programs or activities, in accordance with Title IX, Section 504 if the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII, the American Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other applicable federal and state law. Retaliation against anyone complaining of discrimination, or supporting someone’s complaint of discrimination, is strictly prohibited. 

If an applicant requires assistance, or a reasonable accommodation, to complete the application, please contact Eagle Hill School Human Resources at (203) 622-9240.